Friday, 16 September 2011

New crochet and a GIVEAWAY :0)

Hello lovelies,
I'm excited to have some new crochet to share with you today. But first I'm sharing some pictures of the fabulous flowers that I was lucky enough to be given after my run. These from my lovely sister in law....

And also beautiful roses from Mr BM...

I love flowers but something that makes me equally happy are all your wonderful comments.
All your support for my crafty and other endeavours means so much that I wanted to do more than just show you pictures of flowers, so I decided to make something I could give you the chance of winning. But what to make ??
Eventually I settled on a crochet bowl I had started a few months back.

I'm not sure why I never got round to sharing this with you at the time. Probably because I got distracted by another project before I got round to sewing the ends in :0)
Today I've finished it and also made a couple more bowls.
Slightly brighter colours and different sizes.

Luckily I had written down the pattern when I made that first bowl and today I've taken pictures for a photo tutorial which I'll be posting soon.

So here are my three crochet bowls, just waiting to go to new homes.........

They are made using cotton yarn and I held two strands together as I worked. This has created an interesting pattern of colours and also given the bowl strength to maintain its shape.......

The inside is almost as pretty as the outside........

And I'm sure you lovelies could come up with loads of uses for a handy bowl.......

So don't be shy. Even if you don't normally comment , now is a great time to start :0)
Just leave me a comment on this post and make sure I can contact you if you are a winner. There will be three prizes of a bowl each...I'll pop somethings inside too, but that part will have to be a surprise....

These bowls have been inspired by the gorgeousness over at sosorosey. Do have a look at Jennie's wonderful creations...not to mention fabulous vintage fabric.

Having admired her work I decided to have a go at making a bowl in single crochet ( u.s. ) ...trial and quite a bit of error ,eventually led me to a design I'm very happy with.

If you would like the chance to own a Bunny Mummy original do leave me a comment.
I'll draw the winners at the end of the month........... If you are not lucky enough to win but can crochet remember ,you will be able to make your own version very soon :0)
Have a great weekend and good luck !
Please feel free to enter where ever you live...I'm happy to post internationally .

Hi Jacquie, your flowers are lovely and I love the colours in the first bunch. So bright and cheerful. Congratulations once again for completing the marathon. It was a fabulous achievement.I'd love to enter your giveaway. The crochet bowls are gorgeous and such a lovely idea. You are very generous.Have a wonderful weekend,Anne xxP.S. Looking forward to your tutorial!

I adore those with the pink and orange at the top! These are really cute! Also--you take the loveliest flower pictures. I've lurked here for a while but I think this may be my first comment:)sweetbeebuzzingsATgmailDOTcom

Before I even read this post I thought "I should leave a comment to tell her how much I enjoy looking at the loveliness of the blog." Really I did!! You always have the prettiest photos and would love to win!! But even more looking forward to the pattern. cjcosper@live.comhttp://cody-simplyhomemade.blogspot.com/

I'm a beginner at crochet, and have been following your blog for a while - I love seeing your finished projects and thinking that maybe one day I'll have a finished project to share too! I think your bowls are gorgeous and would love to win one :D

Hey Jacquie, aren't those flowers just beautiful,how thoughtful of your SIL and hubby.........Hope all the aches have disappeared by now.

Love the little crocheted bowls, the remind me of little nests in which to keep treasures.Please pop my name in the hat along with all the others and I think you better make it a sizeable hat as you're bound to get quite a few entries.

Please enter me! I love your blog - because the photos are gorgeous and the crafting inspirational!! I'm looking forward to the tutorial for these immensely (although you have got me hooked on giant grannies already!) Have a great weekend!

These are great and I have been wanting to make some myself - I'm really looking forward to your tutorial! I would love to win one but I'm 'Down Under' so please don't feel obliged to send one!Have a gorgeous weekend!Sandra x

I would LOVE to win a bunny mummy original!!! This is the first giveaway I have entered... I have my fingers firmly crossed xYour flowers are beautifu and very well deserved, congratulations again on your amazing achievment :)

Ah! I must have! Your colors are simply beyond words! And if I don't win, I can promise you I'll make a few of my own! Even if I do win I'll make a few! Crossing my fingers!Grace AnnWouldYouLikeYarnWithThat.blogspot.com

The bowls are adorable. The real reason I am writing though is that I am so proud of you! What an accomplishment the run was. You deserve all the flowers and more. I bet all those who love you are bursting with pride. Take care.

Your bowls are lovely! I'll definitely be making some for Christmas presents but it would be lovely to win one! Thank you for the chance, by the way well done on your athletic endeavours. Most impressive!

Hi JacquieFirstly: a big congrats on the run - I'd struggle to even walk that far, so you have my full respect for that!Secondly: what beautiful bowls, you clever lady - I'd love to be entered into the giveaway please!Have a good rest of weekendEmily x

Hi Jacquie. Please don't enter me in your giveaway [I can always make my own :-) ], I just wanted to say congrats on doing the run (I keep forgetting, sorry) - I am very impressed as I still haven't got past the 10K mark. x

Its so lovely to see a revival in crochet again..... I taught myself to crochet in the sixties, but it gradually went out of vogue, luckily i kept all my old books and am now starting to crochet again, with lots of inspiration from your beautiful work.......xx

Hi Jacquie...Lovely bowls! I have been trying to get crochet rounds right, but I keep messing up the tension so I'll be waiting excitedly for your tutorial.. Great to see so many comments on your blog... you deserve every one :)x

Lovely,simple and effective.My favorite is the last one in your post.So generous of you to offer to all of us in the world =o). Thanks for the chance to win it,I am wondering what would be inside =o). Have a lovely day.

love the pretty bowls! Can't quite get my head round how they stay upright, think I probably crochet a bit too loosely, would have to go for smaller hook I think - tempted to add to my list of 'to do's' though! Beautiful flowers too x

Hello! My goodness such gorgeous and bright crochet work! I love your design using the two colours, it looks amazing - I would love to be lucky enough to win one so will sit with my fingers crossed lol! Thank you for hosting such an inspiring blog and such a generous giveaway, sending love Julia x x x

I must confess I have been a lurker, I have you on my sidebar, I think this is the first comment. I love your bowls will have to give them a try, but would also love to be in the draw, you are very generous.Love your flowers, I bought a little posy of Poppies today, just waiting on them to open up.x Sandi

I love these bowls, particularly the one with pinks and blues that you have in your next post of the photo tutorial, the colours look delicious together, i'm adding this to my crochet to do list thanks x

I'm a knitter - not a crocheter - but your tutorial is so clear that I think I could make one of these cute bowls! I'd love to use up some of my cotton stash. It WOULD be a lot easier if I had an ACTUAL bowl to look at while I was trying my hand at crochet... so maybe I'll win one of them in this give-away! Thanks for the inspiration, in any case!

Gorgeous bowls, and a clever idea! Thank you for offering them as a giveaway. I've been meaning to post a comment for a while - to thank you for the tutorial on how to make a flat border for a granny blanket. I used it - and it works a treat. Thanks.

I somehow missed this post and just linked back to it from your most recent post! Your baskets are sensational! Can't wait for the patter! And those photos of your garden...all so stunning! I just love flowers! They don't do well where I live - so I am starved for flowers...I lived vicariously for a moment in your images. Thank you for that! And, please...pick me! =) Hugs, Annette

Your bowls are so cute. You can count me out of the giveaway... not because I wouldn't want a beautiful bowl, but I'd like someone who perhaps couldn't crochet to win. I'm sure they would really appreciate it. I love the way you used the color in these bowls, and perhaps I'll try my hand at these little lovelies.